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We have an interesting topic in this week's "Poll Friday" blog in the AFC East. So often we discuss which team will win the AFC East. But which team will finish last in 2013? Will it be the New York Jets? The Jets are beginning a long and arduo...

The "Patriots Way" is a popular saying in Foxborough. It means several things, such as no distractions, establishing a strong football culture, and playing consistent and smart football. The Patriots, more than any NFL franchise, are machine-like ...

As part of our project on the all-time greatest NFL coaches, Rick Reilly offers us a look at his top-20 ballot. This is an NFC East post because he ranked former Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs as the No. 2 greatest coach of all time, behind only...

Rick Reilly submits his ballot for the top 20 coaches in NFL history. He lets you see whom he voted for and whom he didn't.

Peering into the NFL's coaching trees reveals that the league's collective knowledge is an organic, ever-evolving entity.

What's that? You were wondering exactly how many days until the start of the NFL season? Well, you're in luck! We here at the Triangle are set to spend the next three and a half months providing a daily reason to get excited about pro football's retu...

The AFC East blog concludes this week's "Hope and Concern" series with the reigning AFC East champion New England Patriots. Biggest reason for hope: improved defense It is easy to point out the future Hall of Fame pair of quarterback Tom Brady ...

In a recent article on CBSSports.com, Jason LaCanfora ranks the 11 best NFL front offices, with the Patriots checking in at No. 2 just behind the Baltimore Ravens. The list examines the franchises that he believes "truly get it" as it relates to ...

It has been a whirlwind offseason for new Buffalo Bills general manager Doug Whaley. He spent the past several months on the road scouting for the NFL draft, and now Whaley is settling into his new position this week as Buffalo's general manager. ...

It was not a very good year for AFC East defenses in 2012. Three teams in the division finished with rankings in the 20s. But there have been a lot of changes for the division via free agency and the draft. Let's take a look at updated defensive r...

Here are the most interesting stories Wednesday the AFC East: Miami Dolphins second-year player Jonathan Martin says he's trying to add 20 pounds this offseason in preparation to play left tackle. Morning take: Martin is one of the most import...

Quick-hit thoughts around the NFL and with the Patriots: 1. When Patriots rookies participated in the team's minicamp May 3-5, they did so without numbers on their jerseys, which is something that coach Bill Belichick has followed through on over ...

The championship window for the New England Patriots will not be open forever. Quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick are entering the tail ends of their respective careers -- meaning that the time for this Hall of Fame pair to win a fou...

Former New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow has been free to sign with any NFL team for two weeks. However, it's been mostly crickets in terms of interest. The New England Patriots were one team linked to acquiring Tebow at a discounted rate in fre...

Taking a closer look at how Patriots' rookies might fit in.

Here are the most interesting stories Saturday in the AFC East: Despite being on the hot seat, New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan says he wants to stay for the next 20 years. Morning take: Ryan needs to take it one year at a time. The Jets have...